Princess Academy: Palace of Stone

Miri is so happy to be helping her best friend prepare to become a Princess! But not everyone wants to have a king and queen ruling them, and Miri can see both sides of this argument ...In this next Princess Academy story Miri's fairytale world is in turmoil! Can she help make peace and find her own place in it? Skilled storyteller Shannon Hale continues Miri's compelling story in this beautiful and inspiring sequel. Palace of Stone ... proves once again that with quick wit and brave words, one person really can change the world. SLJ on Palace of Stone Powerful and deeply engaging ... Readers who have been waiting since 2005 will find their patience well rewarded. Kirkus Reviews on Palace of Stone Hale's skill as a storyteller will charm her audience ... nobody else has quite the same knack for seamlessly segueing between the folksy, intimate charm of an extended fairy tale and the larger canvas and more epic scope of high fantasy. The Horn Book on Palace of Stone Hale is a master of fantasy ... A gorgeously written sequel. Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss Shannon Hale's books reignite my love of reading - that joy of having the time of my life with a great story. Stephenie Meyer, author of TWILIGHT Shannon Hale writes deft, lyrical wonderful fantasy Holly Black